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The 21 Diaper Bag Essentials You’ll Regret Forgetting at Home
Don’t even think about leaving home without this stuff! Here is a complete diaper bag checklist with ideas for keeping things light and portable by minimizing bulk and weight.
How Many Swaddles Do I Need — and Which Ones are Best?
AHEAD: The ultimate guide to choosing which swaddles to get for your baby—and how many! Babies love to be wrapped up like a burrito. It makes them feel safe and secure (and also...
Help! My Baby Wants their Hands Out of the Swaddle
Not sure what to do when your baby wants their hands out of the swaddle? Here are 6 simple tricks and tips to actually get your baby to sleep.
Bassinet vs Crib: The Ultimate Guide to Help You Decide
How to pick between a bassinet and a crib for your new baby Are you considering skipping the traditional bassinet and starting your baby in a crib right from the get go? Whether...
100 Gorgeous Long Girl Names
If you’re looking for beautiful long girl names you’re in the right place! All of the names on this list 7, 8, 9, and 10 letters long.
Top 10 Woodland Animal Crib Sheets
The absolute cutest woodland animals crib bedding for your baby's nursery. If you're looking for adorable woodland animal crib sheets for your baby boy or girl's room, you're in the right place!...
How to Keep a Baby Warm at Night (Evidence-Based Guide)
A complete guide to safely keeping your baby warm at night this winter while minimizing the risk of overheating.
Can a Newborn Sleep in a Pack N Play?
Whether you’re considering using a Pack N Play as your newborn’s primary bed or you’re wondering if a playard is a safe travel crib, you’re in the right place.
Pack N Play Weight Limits: When To Stop Using Your Playard
This guide will break down Pack N Play weight limits into two categories: playards with standard weight limits and those with high weight limits.
How to Clean a Pack N Play Mat …Without Ruining It!
Got a dirty playard on your hands? This step by step guide (with pictures) will tell you exactly how to clean a Pack N Play mat without completely ruining it.
“My Baby Hates the Bath!” (16 Tricks to Fix this Today)
Practical tips (that really work!) to try when your baby hates the bath. How to keep them warm, troubleshoot new bath time fears, and more!
When and How to Stop Swaddling: The Ultimate Guide
An evidence-based guide about when to stop swaddling and how to transition from swaddling. Plus: when to worry and when it’s safe to relax.
5 Modern 1st Birthday Outfits for Baby Boys
Ahead: Five adorable birthday outfits for your soon-to-be one year old baby boy, each with a different style. The best part? All of these clothes, shoes, and accessories are from Amazon!
How to Store a Mamaroo | The Definitive Guide
Simple tips for storing your 4moms Mamaroo swing for your next baby. How to disassemble, clean, and pack the entire Mamaroo to avoid damaging it.
Sleeping in a Mamaroo Swing: Is it Safe for Your Baby?
“Can my baby sleep in a Mamaroo swing?” is a common question asked by sleep deprived parents. Check out the evidence-based answer.
Are Memory Foam Crib Mattresses Safe?
If you’re confused about which baby mattress to get, you’re not alone! This evidence-based guide will help you choose the safest crib mattress for your baby.
Snuggle Me Safety: The Evidence-Based Guide
Is it safe to let your baby sleep in a “Snuggle Me Organic” lounger? Your instagram feed says “yes”. But what about the science?
When Can Baby Sleep with a Lovey?
When is it safe to let your baby sleep with a lovey? Are certain loveys safer than others? Check out this evidence-based guide!
How Long Can a Baby Sleep in a Bassinet?
Are you planning where your newborn will sleep and wondering how long you can use a bassinet? Whether you're currently expecting, or already in the thick of the 4th trimester,...
Bassinet vs Pack N Play: The Ultimate Guide to Help you Decide
Overwhelmed with choices of where your baby should sleep? Here’s a comparison of the key features of bassinets and Pack ‘n Plays!
CoSleepers Attached to a Bed: Safe or Unsafe?
Is a cosleeper attached to your bed safe for your baby—or are there better options? When it comes to selecting a safe sleep space for your precious baby, you can’t be too careful. “Your baby usually...
Flying with an Infant During the Pandemic: A Real Mom’s Tips
Are you considering flying with a baby during COVID-19? Here is everything you need to know, step by step!
10 Tips for Baby’s First Birthday Party
How to make a GORGEOUS multi-purpose balloon garland, a really fun and cheap activity that’s great for all ages, tips for keeping your guests safe during the pandemic, and other useful tips
Intro to Safe Sleep + Preventing SIDS
This post is a beginner-friendly introduction to safe sleep. It covers the ABC’s of safe sleep, when to stop swaddling and why, safe and unsafe products for infant sleep, and more.
The Best Crib Sheets for Every Nursery Theme [Roundup]
Check out 100+ of the best fitted crib sheets for your baby’s room! Stylish crib bedding categorized by nursery theme.
The ABC’s of Safe Sleep: How To Protect Your Baby From SIDS
Let’s talk about how you can reduce the risk of SIDS by following these simple (yet commonly ignored) rules known as the ABC’s of Safe Sleep.
3 Things I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Know About Safe Sleep
I had never even heard the term “safe sleep” until I was about five months pregnant. All I knew was that there was a scary monster out there called SIDS.
What *Not* to Put on a Baby Registry {Unsafe Stuff to Skip}
There are a zillion products made for babies… so how are you supposed to know what to register for? Well, for starters, there’s safety. Kind of a major category.
6 Things I Didn’t Know About Bottle Feeding
Bottle feeding: pour some milk in a bottle and give it to your baby… sounds simple enough, right?
60 Baby Hacks: The Ultimate List of Life Hacks for New Moms
Brilliant baby hacks to make life easier as a new parent.
my favorite baby gear...
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Not a single complaint about this infant bath tub--which says a lot! It worked from 0-8 months.
As soon as Aden hit ~5 months old he thought this rainforest gym was the best thing ever!
I truly could not have survived Aden's first months without this wrap carrier.
I'm a big fan of this unique swaddle transition product, Zipadee-Zip.
Read my post about it.
...definite must haves!
We loved our newborn lounger! It was the only place Aden would let us put him down. (But remember, not safe for sleep).
This (super cheap) giant sponge is the absolute greatest. Pop it on top of any bath tub.
This is a great option for a bassinet. We used it until Aden was 4 months old.
This entire outfit head to toe was purchased on Amazon (for cheap!)... Links: hat, romper, bandana bib, booties.